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Perioperative Support Associate - Labor & Delivery

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Orlando Health

Jan 27

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Orlando

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma or equivalent and a current BLS/Healthcare certification; no prior experience is required.
  • You will clean and stock O.R. supplies, assist in patient transport, support sanitation tasks, report equipment issues, and help position patients under supervision.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare certification.
  • None.

Responsibilities

  • Specific duties include cleaning stretchers, O.R. tables, equipment and rooms.
  • May assist the registered nurse and anesthetist in transporting postoperative patients to the recovery unit. Conveys and receives information in a timely manner.
  • Performs operating room sanitation tasks.
  • Stocks operating room with supplies.
  • Checks, counts and stocks supplies (warmers, cabinets, bovies, substerile/supply rooms, linen and bags).
  • Transports patient specimens, cultures, blood and body fluids to pathology, radiology and the laboratory.
  • Provides assistance with moving and lifting patients, supplies and equipment.
  • Reports defective material or equipment to supervisor.
  • Under the direct supervision of the Registered nurse and/or anesthesia provider, may assist with positioning of patients for procedures and performs sterile gloving without contamination and holds extremities during patient preparation.
  • Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
  • May have limited access to areas storing medications.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Perioperative Support Associate position?

The primary focus of this position is patient, specimen, and equipment transport, as well as O.R. sanitation and assistance with the maintenance of unit supply levels.

What shift schedule is this position for?

This is a Part-Time, Day shift position.

Where is the Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies located?

The hospital is located on the downtown Orlando campus.

What are some essential functions of the Perioperative Support Associate?

Essential functions include cleaning stretchers, O.R. tables, and equipment; transporting postoperative patients; performing operating room sanitation tasks; stocking operating rooms with supplies; and transporting patient specimens.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with current BLS/HealthCare certification.

Is prior experience necessary for this position?

No, prior experience is not necessary.

What type of patients will the Perioperative Support Associate assist?

The associate will assist with the transport of postoperative patients as well as support the overall needs of the labor and delivery unit.

Is certification required for this position?

Yes, maintaining current BLS/HealthCare certification is required.

What kind of environment will the Perioperative Support Associate be working in?

The associate will be working in a dynamic, fast-paced perioperative environment focused on women's health and newborn care.

Will the Perioperative Support Associate have access to medications?

Yes, the associate may have limited access to areas storing medications, but controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs are excluded from transportation duties.

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Orlando Health

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Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1918
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $7.6 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the system was founded more than 100 years ago.